1
Select the text to superscript
Highlight the characters that should sit above the line - here, the 2 in m2.
How to do exponents in Google Docs
Raise characters above the line - for exponents, units like m2 or ordinal numbers - from the Format menu or with a shortcut.
Operations
2
Click Format
Open the Format menu.
3
Click Text
Hover over Text to open its submenu.
4
Click Superscript
Choose Superscript. Shortcut: Ctrl + . (Cmd + . on Mac).
5
Superscript applied
The selected characters are now raised above the line, like an exponent.
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